The NY Mets surprised many when they acquired reliever A.J. Ramos from Miami a few days before the July 31st trading deadline. Since the team was not contending, most expected them to be sellers, not buyers at the deadline. Read more to see what Ramos brings to the Mets bullpen.

Outfielder Michael Conforto was the NY Mets lone representative at the All-Star game this year. He'll be playing in a lot more of them if the improvement he's shown this season is any indication. Read more to see how he has gotten better.

The trade deadline came and went while NY Mets right fielder Jay Bruce was fly fishing during an off day in Colorado. There were no bites for the veteran lefty slugger. Read more to see why most fans are glad Bruce is still a Met.